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Nature, Human Nature, & Human Difference

Race in Early Modern Philosophy

by Justin E. H. Smith ...

"Innovative, thought-provoking . . . looks at the construction and evolution [of] 17th- and 18th-century modern views of racial difference." — ChoicePeople have always been xenophobic, but an explicit philosophical and scientific view of human racial difference only began to emerge during the modern period. Why and how did this happen? Surveying a range of philosophical and natural-scientific ... Read more

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"Innovative, thought-provoking . . . looks at the construction and evolution [of] 17th- and 18th-century modern views of racial difference." — ChoicePeople have always been xenophobic, but an explicit philosophical and scientific view of human racial difference only began to emerge during the modern period. Why and how did this happen? Surveying a range of philosophical and natural-scientific
... Read more
The War with Mexico (Classicus Edition)

by Justin H. Smith ...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1920, The War with Mexico by Justin H. Smith stands as the definitive account of one of the most transformative—and controversial—conflicts in American history. First published in 1919, Smith’s sweeping narrative explores the full scope of the Mexican-American War, from its tangled diplomatic origins to the hard-fought campaigns that redrew the map of ... Read more

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1920, The War with Mexico by Justin H. Smith stands as the definitive account of one of the most transformative—and controversial—conflicts in American history. First published in 1919, Smith’s sweeping narrative explores the full scope of the Mexican-American War, from its tangled diplomatic origins to the hard-fought campaigns that redrew the map of
... Read more
The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Historical Account of the Conflict Between USA and Mexico in 1846-1848

by Justin H. Smith, Talia Loxcroft ...

Justin H. Smith's The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2) is a monumental narrative history of the conflict that reshaped North America between 1846 and 1848. Combining diplomatic, military, and political analysis, Smith traces the war from its contested origins through the campaigns of Taylor, Scott, and Kearny to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. His prose is formal, exacting, and deeply archival, ... Read more

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Justin H. Smith's The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2) is a monumental narrative history of the conflict that reshaped North America between 1846 and 1848. Combining diplomatic, military, and political analysis, Smith traces the war from its contested origins through the campaigns of Taylor, Scott, and Kearny to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. His prose is formal, exacting, and deeply archival,
... Read more
On Drugs

Psychedelics, Philosophy, and the Nature of Reality

by Justin Smith-Ruiu ...

“Like the best psychedelic experiences, On Drugs estranges the familiar, familiarizes the strange, and returns us to reality (whatever that is) with a broadened sense of the possible. Justin Smith-Ruiu is simply one of the most interesting thinkers alive, and he has found an ideal subject for his peculiar brand of brilliance.” —Christopher Beha, author of The Index of Self-Destructive ActsIn the ... Read more

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“Like the best psychedelic experiences, On Drugs estranges the familiar, familiarizes the strange, and returns us to reality (whatever that is) with a broadened sense of the possible. Justin Smith-Ruiu is simply one of the most interesting thinkers alive, and he has found an ideal subject for his peculiar brand of brilliance.” —Christopher Beha, author of The Index of Self-Destructive ActsIn the
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The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2)

Enriched edition. Historical Account of the Conflict Between USA and Mexico in 1846-1848

by Justin H. Smith, Colton Marsh ...

In 'The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2)', Justin H. Smith presents an exhaustive narrative that dissects both the political and social intricacies surrounding this pivotal 19th-century conflict. Smith employs a meticulous literary style, characterized by an analytical lens and rich historical context, to explore the multifaceted motivations behind the war, including Manifest Destiny, territorial ... Read more

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In 'The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2)', Justin H. Smith presents an exhaustive narrative that dissects both the political and social intricacies surrounding this pivotal 19th-century conflict. Smith employs a meticulous literary style, characterized by an analytical lens and rich historical context, to explore the multifaceted motivations behind the war, including Manifest Destiny, territorial
... Read more
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Voices of the Gothic Sub-Culture

by Sorrel Smith, Justin "Sully" Meyer, Melanie Garretts, Russell Bornschlagel ...

Narrated by Joan Marler ...

Unabridged

50 min

The "fin-de-siecle" phenomenon that arises at the end of each century is expressing itself in the "Gothic" sub-culture. Teenagers dress in black or in torn lace, wearing ghoulish make-up or face paint, as reminders of death and decline. Rather than making them morbid or depressed, however, they say this helps them live more joyfully and creatively. ... Read more

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The "fin-de-siecle" phenomenon that arises at the end of each century is expressing itself in the "Gothic" sub-culture. Teenagers dress in black or in torn lace, wearing ghoulish make-up or face paint, as reminders of death and decline. Rather than making them morbid or depressed, however, they say this helps them live more joyfully and creatively.
... Read more
Statin Nation

The Ill-Founded War on Cholesterol, What Really Causes Heart Disease, and the Truth About the Most Overprescribed Drugs in the World

by Justin Smith ...

A new understanding of heart disease and an innovative path to a viable alternative model to address the real causes of heart disease.Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and for decades conventional health authorities have pushed that the culprits are fat and cholesterol clogging up coronary arteries. Consequently, lowering cholesterol has become a hugely lucrative business, and ... Read more

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A new understanding of heart disease and an innovative path to a viable alternative model to address the real causes of heart disease.Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and for decades conventional health authorities have pushed that the culprits are fat and cholesterol clogging up coronary arteries. Consequently, lowering cholesterol has become a hugely lucrative business, and
... Read more
Industrial Intelligence

The Executive’s Guide for Making Informed Commercial Real Estate Decisions

by Justin Smith ...

Are you struggling with how to grow your business without spending a fortune on overhead and commercial real estate? Are you having a hard time finding the right space because the market is too tight and inventory is lacking? Are you finding the complexity of pulling off your next move to be more than you are prepared to handle alone? You'll be pleased to find a resource that can guide you, that ... Read more

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Are you struggling with how to grow your business without spending a fortune on overhead and commercial real estate? Are you having a hard time finding the right space because the market is too tight and inventory is lacking? Are you finding the complexity of pulling off your next move to be more than you are prepared to handle alone? You'll be pleased to find a resource that can guide you, that
... Read more
The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2)

Enriched edition. Historical Account of the Conflict Between USA and Mexico in 1846-1848

by Justin H. Smith, Erin Holloway ...

In Justin H. Smith's seminal work, 'The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2)', readers are taken on a deeply researched and meticulously detailed journey through one of the most pivotal periods in North American history. Smith's literary style is both engaging and informative, as he masterfully contextualizes the political, social, and military aspects of the war. Through insightful analysis and ... Read more

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In Justin H. Smith's seminal work, 'The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2)', readers are taken on a deeply researched and meticulously detailed journey through one of the most pivotal periods in North American history. Smith's literary style is both engaging and informative, as he masterfully contextualizes the political, social, and military aspects of the war. Through insightful analysis and
... Read more
Irrationality

A History of the Dark Side of Reason

by Justin Smith-Ruiu ...

From sex and music to religion and politics, a history of irrationality and the ways in which it has always been with us—and always will beIn this sweeping account of irrationality from antiquity to the rise of Twitter mobs and the election of Donald Trump, Justin Smith argues that irrationality makes up the greater part of human life and history. Ranging across philosophy, politics, and current ... Read more

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From sex and music to religion and politics, a history of irrationality and the ways in which it has always been with us—and always will beIn this sweeping account of irrationality from antiquity to the rise of Twitter mobs and the election of Donald Trump, Justin Smith argues that irrationality makes up the greater part of human life and history. Ranging across philosophy, politics, and current
... Read more

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Cooper Not Out

by Justin Smith ...

'I’m calling it…this is THE book of summer.' GOOD READSIn the Australian summer of 1984, in the small country town of Penguin Hill, Sergeant Roy Cooper is making a name for himself. He’s been batting for his local cricket club for decades — and he’s a statistical miracle. He’s overweight, he makes very few runs, he’s not pretty to watch, but he’s never been dismissed.When local schoolgirl Cassie ... Read more

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'I’m calling it…this is THE book of summer.' GOOD READSIn the Australian summer of 1984, in the small country town of Penguin Hill, Sergeant Roy Cooper is making a name for himself. He’s been batting for his local cricket club for decades — and he’s a statistical miracle. He’s overweight, he makes very few runs, he’s not pretty to watch, but he’s never been dismissed.When local schoolgirl Cassie
... Read more

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Irrationality

A History of the Dark Side of Reason

by Justin Smith-Ruiu ...

Narrated by Jeff Harding ...

Unabridged

13 hours 35 min

This audiobook narrated by Jeff Harding reveals the surprising ways the pursuit of rationality leads to an explosion of irrationalityIt's a story we can't stop telling ourselves. Once, humans were benighted by superstition and irrationality, but then the Greeks invented reason. Later, the Enlightenment enshrined rationality as the supreme value. Discovering that reason is the defining feature of ... Read more

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This audiobook narrated by Jeff Harding reveals the surprising ways the pursuit of rationality leads to an explosion of irrationalityIt's a story we can't stop telling ourselves. Once, humans were benighted by superstition and irrationality, but then the Greeks invented reason. Later, the Enlightenment enshrined rationality as the supreme value. Discovering that reason is the defining feature of
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